Starting Monday, April 13, the Yard Waste Depot will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including statutory holidays. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes prior to closing to allow vehicles to unload and exit by closing time.

COVID-19:
The safety of our staff is a top priority. Crews are working to continue the delivery of essential services and to help ensure the safety and well-being of our community. Residents are asked to maintain social distancing (2 metres) with City staff.

The depot is located south of the Fleet Street Landfill (map) with a separate entrance allowing residents to drop off yard waste free of charge without interacting with Landfill operations.

Vehicles with large trailers are encouraged to access the depot site during non-peak hours from Monday to Friday.

Guidelines

  • This is a self-serve depot
  • You will need to remove your yard waste from plastic bags at the site.
  • Plastic bags are not compostable. Consider using paper yard waste bags or reusable containers.
    • Paper yard waste bags can be purchased from many local retailers.
  • Tarp and secure loads when transporting
  • Commercial load are not permitted
  • No dump trailers or dump trucks
  • Practice social distancing (2 metres)

Acceptable Materials

  • Leaves
  • Grass clippings
  • Sod
  • Garden waste (plant and vegetable waste)
  • Bush/tree trimmings
  • Branches (not from elm trees) up to 1ft thick and 8ft long
  • Logs and stumps (not from elm trees) up to 1ft thick and 8ft long

Unacceptable Materials

  • Branches/logs/stumps from elm trees (elm leaves and small twigs are allowed)
  • Sand
  • Gravel
  • Rocks
  • Kitchen food waste
  • Pet waste

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